Basics

Description

Endometritis (infection of the endometrium) is the most common postpartum infection.

Bacterial infection of genital tract, usually within the 1st week after delivery, can occur as late as 1 to 6 weeks postpartum.

Postpartum infections of the myometrium and parametrial tissues are less common. Vaginal and cervical infections, perianal cellulitis, pelvic cellulitis, septic pelvic vein thrombophlebitis, and parametrial phlegmon are other postpartum infections of the pelvic region that are relatively rare.